LETTER: Amid the gloom, they make us laugh

Columnist Cal Thomas “hit the nail on the head” concerning the death of Robin Williams.

I know what depression is and, fortunately, I’m doing fine today and have been for a long time.

I’ve always know comedians are prone to depression, as well as drugs, in that fast-paced world of Hollywood and TV. Even Lucille Ball. who attempted a come back playing “Mame,” in the deplorable movie version of the very successful stage musical with Angela Lansbury, who should rightfully have done the film, failed.

There are other great entertainers who make us laugh in this gloomy world of today.